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cared little for metaphors and fine writing. He was, however, in his early days a profuse letter-writer, and as a correspondent was sought on every hand. Before he entered the service of the World he was the correspondent of several provincial papers, and while serving the Charleston Courier, he received the first news in this city from its editor announcing the secession of South Carolina. He reported the Sickles trial for the Philadelphia Bulletin, and sent it in full by telegraph, an unusual feat in those days for an afternoon paper. In the early days of his reporting he took the roll-call of the House, and while acting in that capacity he witnessed the funny scene during an all-night session, when Grow, now a candidate for the English mission, pulled the wig off of Barksdale, of Mississippi, and knocked him down in the bargain. Mr. Adams has always been the most popular of men among his associates of the guild. He was twice elected the president of the Washington Correspondents' Club, which was the most high-toned affair of the kind ever in Washington. Presidents, Cabinet Ministers and Senators sought invitations to its dinners. But it was, like Mercutio, too funny to live. Its last dinner was given to Africanus Stanley, and Mr. Adams presided. Generals Grant and Sherman were there, besides Vice President Wilson, and over an hundred Senators and members.
Mr. Adams leaves the World in order to assume the presidency of the Evening Star Company, to which office he has just been elected. Ten years ago he put a few thousand dollars into that paper and that lucky investment he has never regretted. Mr.Kaufmann,the late president of the company,and an equal partner with Mr.Noyes,the editor,and Mr.Adams,retires from office, though not from ownership,on account of ill health.
In bidding Adams good-bye, the good fellows on the "Row" cannot do better than repeat poor old Rip Van Winkle's toast: "Here's your good health and your family's, and may you all live long and prosper!" and drink it in the strongest of potations.—Republic.
MARRIED.
PATRICK—LEWIS. The COURIER takes great delight in announcing that since its last issue Professor Patrick was married to Hattie Lewis, a former University student, and a young lady widely and favorably known in the best society. Professor Patrick and wife have the best wishes of all their wide circle of friends.
CORRESPONDENCE.
LETTER FROM CONEY ISLAND.
The Courier takes the liberty of publishing the following letter from a student who spent some time at Coney Island :
"Many persons, visiting the beach for the first time, are surprised at the character and variety of the visitors. The cities, of course, send nearly all the patrons of the hotels, Americans, Germans, English and Jews predominating, though one may see representatives of almost every country.
"Coney Island is about fifty minutes ride from New York City, and is reached both by rail and boat. I went to the Hotel Brighton, an imposing structure, with a front of 550 feet. Ranging along the entire front and sides of the hotel are piazzas sixty feet broad, and capable of seating some eight thousand people.
"The elevation gives a delightful view of the beach and vicinity. But the hotel itself is the greatest sight. The rooms are large, airy, and about three hundred in number. One of the features of all the hotels is the music. Some of the best performers in the country have permanent engagements with these hotels. Among the best are Newendorff, Thomas and Levy.
"But that which most interested your correspondent was the bill of fare. This is too long to print entire, so I send you a few quotations :
Roasted Clam. $ .50
" Chicken. 1.50
Turtle Soup. .40
Salmon. .50
Coffee. .15
"But here I will stop for fear the boys may become frightened at these prices, and all the patronage be driven away. ..."
QUITE a lengthy article appeared in the August number of Harper's Monthly, discussing the abuses of the eye, and more particularly the light used at night. Most all of our students do their studying at night, and a few words in this connection will not be amiss. A poor lamp should not be used under any circumstances. The light such a lamp gives strains the eyes in order to read the print at all. As a consequence a dull pain will be felt above the eyebrows after an hour or two of study, the student becomes restless, and is practically unfitted for work. A lamp, with good burners, can be purchased for $1.25, at the most, and if never "faced" while studying, will afford the student all the light he needs and a clear brain and strong eyes for the next day's work.